Communication (Analyst Relations) Manager
San Francisco, California | Contract | $58.00 - $62.00
November 5, 2026 | Job ID: 2191430
Job Summary
Communication (Analyst Relations) Manager (Contract)
Remote US
You are an experienced Communications Manager to manage industry analyst relationships and support strategic analyst engagement across collaborative work management, knowledge management, and video/async collaboration markets. This interim role requires a highly organized, proactive professional who can quickly learn complex topics, coordinate analyst evaluations, and build strong partnerships across product marketing, product, and communications teams.
This position pays: $58.00 to $62.00 per hour
What you will be doing:
- Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for Gartner, Forrester, IDC, and independent industry analysts.
- Coordinate analyst briefings, inquiries, and advisory sessions, including scheduling, preparation, briefing materials, and follow-up.
- Project manage analyst evaluations, including Gartner Magic Quadrants and Forrester Waves, coordinating submissions, product demos, and customer references.
- Partner with Product Marketing and Product teams to share analyst research, communicate key insights, and identify competitive and market trends.
- Maintain analyst relations trackers, reporting, and engagement documentation.
- Collaborate with the external analyst relations agency on daily activities and execution.
- Support analyst programming for company events and product launches as needed.
- Translate complex product and technology topics, including AI, into clear, compelling analyst-ready messaging.
What you bring:
- 5+ years of experience in analyst relations or B2B technology communications, including at least 3 years working directly with industry analysts.
- Hands-on experience managing analyst evaluations, such as Gartner Magic Quadrants and Forrester Waves, from submission through briefing.
- Strong understanding of the industry analyst landscape; experience in work management, collaboration, or SaaS productivity markets is preferred.
- Ability to quickly understand complex technology and translate product messaging into clear narratives.
- Proven ability to ramp up quickly in an interim role and establish credibility with product marketing teams, product leaders, and executive spokespeople.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, multiple evaluations, and urgent requests.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and project management skills.
- A proactive, adaptable, get-it-done attitude.
- Familiarity with Slack, Confluence, and email for communication and collaboration is preferred but not required.
To learn more about the workplace culture and the position, please apply!
For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.
We are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success.
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Rick Croteau
Sr. Recruiting Manager
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For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.
We are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success.
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Nelson Connects provides compensation ranges for all job postings in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency laws. The compensation range listed represents a good faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting for the specific position and work location, or locations where the role may be performed.
Eligible temporary associates may have access to medical, dental, vision, HSA, EAP, life/AD&D, short-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan options, commuter benefits, paid sick leave where mandated, and other state or locally required benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.
Where applicable, postings will describe any additional benefits, paid leave, bonus or incentive opportunities, commissions, and other forms of compensation specific to that position. Actual compensation offered may vary based on skills, experience, worksite location, shift, and other legitimate business factors.
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At Nelson Connects, we welcome applicants of all abilities and are committed to ensuring that every aspect of our hiring and interview process is accessible and supportive. If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist in your job search or application process, please contact us at peopleoperations@nelsonconnects.com for assistance.
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